The problem
The wrong attachment bolts were used on the driver's seat. This does not comply with fmvss no.209, "Seat belt assemblies."
The risk
Consequence of non-compliance: the seat occupant would suffer increased risk of injury if the safety belt anchorage failed in a sudden stop or accident.
The fix
Dealers will remove the noncomplying 5/16" bolts from the anchorages and replace them with 7/16" bolts.
Contacts
System: interior; restraint; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no.209. Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with a driver's seat pre-assembled by national seating. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonabletime, should contact thomas built at 1-910-889-4871. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Thomas dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 95V135000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.